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Add 54/60 and 70/15

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

54/60 + 70/15 is 167/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/60 + 280/60 = 54 + 280/60 = 334/60
5. 334/60 simplified gives 167/30
6. So, 54/60 + 70/15 = 167/30
   In mixed form: 517/30

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